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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Sylvia rushes Kenobi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sylvia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sylvia is trying to pull guard but Kenobi has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Sylvia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenobi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sylvia shoots in but no luck this time.
Kenobi throws a lazy head kick
and Sylvia counters with a two punch combo.
Kenobi throws a body punch but Sylvia moves out of range.
Sylvia misses with a takedown attempt - Kenobi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Obi Wan Kenobi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Sylvia.
Kenobi throws a series of punches but Sylvia avoids them all with ease.
Sylvia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kenobi defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
so Sylvia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sylvia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Sylvia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sylvia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kenobi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kenobi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kenobi! #REVR#
Sylvia can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sylvia is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sylvia is still trying to improve position.
Sylvia is trying to work for a sweep but Kenobi has mounted him!
Sylvia wants to hold on but Kenobi pushes him away.#T3#
Sylvia working to try and regain half guard.
Sylvia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sylvia keeping hold of Kenobi's head, controlling as best he can.
Kenobi prevents Sylvia from improving his position.
Sylvia preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sylvia tries to kick Kenobi off but Kenobi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sylvia manages to get to full guard.
Sylvia looking for a sweep. Not yet Sylvia, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sylvia has his hands on Kenobi's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Obi Wan Kenobi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenobi throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Sylvia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Sylvia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kenobi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kenobi avoids the head kick by Sylvia.
Sylvia shoots in but no luck this time.
Kenobi thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL2#
Sylvia has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Sylvia has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kenobi uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Sylvia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kenobi defends well.#SUB2#
Sylvia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sylvia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sylvia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kenobi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sylvia's guard.
Sylvia is looking for a sweep. Kenobi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kenobi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sylvia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sylvia preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sylvia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kenobi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sylvia is just out of range.
Sylvia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kenobi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Sylvia drives through and clinches with Kenobi against the cage.
Sylvia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sylvia takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Come on Sylvia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sylvia tries to pull guard but Kenobi holds him up against the cage and eventually Sylvia drops back down to his feet.
Sylvia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kenobi after a bit of a struggle.
Obi Wan Kenobi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Sylvia.
Sylvia swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sylvia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kenobi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Sylvia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenobi working aggressively here.
Kenobi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sylvia.
Sylvia blocks an uppercut.
Kenobi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sylvia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kenobi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Sylvia breaks the clinch.
Sylvia ducks under a wild hook from Kenobi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sylvia staying out of range there.
Sylvia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenobi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Obi Wan Kenobi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kenobi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sylvia is just out of range.
Sylvia throws a fast counter high kick but Kenobi manages to duck under it in time.
Sylvia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenobi.
Kenobi loads up on a big right hand but Sylvia slips the punch.
Kenobi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sylvia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Sylvia moves into range and clinches up with Kenobi.
Kenobi misses with a punch to the body.
Sylvia has Kenobi pressed against the cage, preventing Kenobi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sylvia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kenobi smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sylvia was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenobi.
Sylvia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kenobi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sylvia somewhat.#T1#
Kenobi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sylvia.
Sylvia throws a counter combo.
Kenobi misses with a leg kick.
Kenobi throws a shot from downtown. Sylvia moves away and avoids it.
Obi Wan Kenobi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kenobi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kenobi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sylvia.
Obi Wan Kenobi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Sylvia.
Kenobi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Sylvia has Kenobi up against the cage in a clinch.
Sylvia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kenobi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kenobi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sylvia.
Sylvia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Kenobi gets underhooks to prevent Sylvia's takedown attempt.
Sylvia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sylvia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kenobi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sylvia.
Kenobi working aggressively here.
Tom Sylvia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sylvia jumps guard but Kenobi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Sylvia breaks the clinch.
Sylvia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sylvia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kenobi is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Sylvia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenobi.
Kenobi looks to throw the jab but Sylvia is out of range.
Kenobi tries to land a front kick but Sylvia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sylvia shoots in for a takedown but Kenobi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Sylvia pushes Kenobi up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenobi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sylvia blocking some punches.
Kenobi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sylvia is trying to pull guard but Kenobi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Sylvia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kenobi throws a big shot that misses.#T4##CL2#
Sylvia pushes Kenobi up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenobi misses with a punch to the body.
Kenobi misses with some punches.
Kenobi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sylvia tries to score a body lock takedown but Kenobi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sylvia jumps guard but Kenobi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sylvia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kenobi smiles and moves away.
Sylvia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenobi.
A counter left hand to the body from Kenobi misses its target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenobi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sylvia counters with a left to the body.
Sylvia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Obi Wan Kenobi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kenobi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Obi Wan Kenobi!
An out of breath Obi Wan Kenobi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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